US Destroyers 1934–45

Dave McComb, President of the Destroyer History Foundation, is a well-known racing sailor and lifelong student of naval history who has organized shipmate events and delivered presentations to veterans’ groups and active duty commands. He lives on Lake George, New York, USA.Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. He is a Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and has illustrated the works of Patrick O’Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others.

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